Home Care Help and Resources for Seniors and Elderly
Alzheimer’s Society of Canada www.alzheimer.ca
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) www.chpca.net
Information on Flu Vaccinations for Seniors in BC www.bchealthguide.org
Health Canada’s Division on Aging and Seniors www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Ministry of Health in BC www.gov.bc.ca
A helpful Link for BC seniors www.seniorsbc.ca
Helping seniors in BC live well www.health.gov.bc.ca
BC Seniors page www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca/seniors/
Seniors Services in Fraser Health Area www.fraserhealth.ca
Seniors Services in Vancouver Coastal Health Region www.vch.ca
Warning Signs That Your Elderly May Need Help
1. Poor grooming (stains on clothes, infrequent bathing)
2. Difficulty walking/unsteady on feet/falling
3. Changes in eating habits (one meal a day, snacks vs. a nutritious meal)
4. Sudden mood changes (angry, suspicious, paranoid)
5. Signs of depression (not sleeping, not eating, no energy)
6. Poor or decreased judgment (burners left on the stove)
7. Reluctance to socialize. Loss of initiative or lack of interest (stop participating in social, church, or volunteer activities)
8. Increased forgetfulness (missed doctor’s appointments, family events)
9. Mishandling finances/medications (forgetting to take medication, not taking the right amount of medication, bills not paid)
10. Unsafe home environment (cluttered pathways, poor lighting, the house in need of repairs).
